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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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